See the Latest Packaging and Processing Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The Biennial Packaging Event Will Connect Solutions Providers with End Users in Food, Beverage, Pharma, Personal Care and More By Sean Riley, senior director, media and industry communications, PMMI The global market for packaging machinery is expected to reach an estimated value of $42.2 billion by 2021, according to Global Trends Impacting the Market for…

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ACG Acquires Pharma Processing Equipment Provider Xertecs GmbH

ACG Engineering (ACGE) – part of ACG Group, has acquired Germany-based pharma processing equipment company, Xertecs GmbH. The deal, which entails ACG acquiring 100% shareholding, comes following a long and successful partnership between the two entities. For ACG Engineering, the acquisition reportedly provides a strong injection of European design into its capabilities roster, as the…

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Food for thought…

An increasing number of consumers are turning to frozen food options for the convenience they provide, opening up much opportunity for growth in the frozen food packaging market – a market that was valued at $39.48 million in 2018 and is expected to reach a value of $53.43 million by 2024. Although we are seeing…

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Antares Vision Introduces TrackMyWay

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Antares Vision has introduced TrackMyWay, a next-generation track & trace platform providing dialogue between various stakeholders throughout a product’s supply chain journey and lifecycle.

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Supremia Creates Cocktail Kit Carrying Case for Knob Creek Whiskey

Knob Creek Cocktail Kit

Supremia International, a premiums and promotional packaging specialist, has partnered with Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, to create an old-fashioned cocktail kit carrying case for Knob Creek whiskey. The pack incorporates logistically challenging elements to help the brand stand out on crowded spirits shelves. The concept for the promotional package is decidedly…

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Smartbatch™ Frost Collection: PolyOne

Smartbactch MOSHA

PolyOne launched its new Smartbatch™ Frost Collection for use in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles. The new Smartbatch Frost Collection enables bottle designs that mimic frosted and etched glass.  It was developed to address steadily rising demand from packaging brand owners across the beauty/personal care industry worldwide for greater product differentiation, shelf appeal…

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Improving Patient Compliance Through Packaging

The pharmaceutical industry embraces new and existing packaging technologies to address ever-growing adherence issues By Sean Riley, Senior Director, Media and Industry Communications, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies There are countless reasons why a patient may not adhere to medication instructions. Multiple prescriptions can make it challenging to track doses, a topical…

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On the Surface, Pre-formed Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Deliver Results That Stick

By Will Cannon, Industrial National Accounts Manager for Glue Dots International Both pre-formed Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) and traditional hot melt glues have beneficial attributes dependent on the surface application and the environment in which it is applied and stored. For deep penetration of a surface, some packaging operations prefer to use hot melt to…

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Packaging for the Modern Patient: Key Considerations for E-Commerce

Prescription pills in plastic medicine bottles.

By Todd Meussling, Senior Manager, Market Development, Fresh-Lock As e-commerce continues to grow, industries across the board are looking to streamline packaging solutions to meet the rigorous demands of this unique supply chain. Simultaneously, consumer habits and expectations have evolved in a digital world, and we’ve seen the adoption of e-commerce purchasing grow across generations.…

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